Medical Asst (Cert) / LPN - Urgent Care

Baton Rouge Clinic; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a compassionate CMA or LPN to support our Urgent Care Clinic with acute illnesses and injuries. The role involves assisting physicians, taking histories, performing tests, and providing patient education.

Ideal candidates will have completion of an approved CMA or LPN program, Louisiana licensure or CMA certification, and previous urgent-care or fast-paced clinical experience. Join a team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved CMA or LPN program.
• Current licensure as LPN in Louisiana or CMA certification.
• Experience in urgent care or high-volume clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Perform routine clinical testing and point-of-care testing as directed.
• Administer medications and injections with physician authorization.
• Assist with wound care and urgent-care procedures.
• Perform EKGs and other diagnostic testing as assigned.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Provide patient education regarding medications and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and support daily urgent-care operations.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient triage

EKG testing

Injections

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

Education

LPN program completion

CMA/NRCMA certification

Tools

MyChart EMR

Job description

Description

• The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Urgent Care Clinic. The CMA/LPN will provide high-quality clinical care and support to patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and other urgent medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians with examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Perform routine clinical testing and point-of-care testing as directed.
• Administer medications and injections with appropriate physician authorization.
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, splinting, and other urgent-care procedures.
• Perform EKGs and other diagnostic testing as assigned.
• Complete medication prior authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions.
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Perform various clinical and clerical duties to support daily urgent-care operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
• Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of adult and pediatric patients.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.
• Greeting patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions
• Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the myChart
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
• Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health
• Triages emergency situations
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization
• Refill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications

Requirements

Education:

• Successfully complete the Board-Approved Practical Nursing (LPN) Program, Successfully pass the NCLEX-PN.

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Louisiana
• Current Certified Medical Assistant Certification (NRCMA, CCMA, CMA, RMA)

Experience:

• Previous experience in an urgent care, emergency department, physician office, or outpatient medical setting preferred.
• Experience with patient triage, medication administration, injections, specimen collection, EKGs, wound care, and point-of-care testing preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment with multiple patients and competing priorities preferred.
• Familiarity with MyChart or similar electronic medical record systems preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform patient care activities and operate standard medical equipment.
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment.